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OTC remedies rarely work for long or they only half-work, which is as good as useless.
Even if your cat is now flea-free, it's possible that he has developed an allergy to flea saliva, not uncommon. I would take him to the vet to check that out, and get a remedy that actually works. The one I use is Revolution; it also takes care of several parasites, which is a bonus, particularly for an outside cat.
Once this is done, make sure your house/apartment is thoroughly vacuumed or steam cleaned and any bedding (yours or kitty's) is washed in hot soapy water and dried on the highest possible setting. Fleas are opportunists, they hide in warm places and hop out on the nearest suitable blood source. My neighbour was being bitten alive and thought it was mosquitoes!
The vet is your first stop. One or two doses (30 days apart) should do it, although some vets recommend monthly, even when there isn't a flea in sight ($$$).
I am of two minds about flea collars as a preventive measure. My sister swears by them but my cats have never worn them. Anyone?
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